Denali Lakeview Inn - Healy, AK

pamelab556

Wow-what to say. If you want a real Alaska experience, rustic but very comfortable, close to everything, not some silly sanitized hotel experience that you’d get in the corporate lodgings-this is the place! Incredible view right off the balcony. Quiet, homey, and the largest bathtub I’ve soaked in ever. Looking forward to coming back here for Nordic Skiing this winter. Lovely place🌈

LuckyLotus

After a subpar stay in Anchorage, I loved my stay at Denali Lakeview Inn so much, I honestly did not want to leave and wish I had an extra night. They originally did not have all 3 nights available in one room so I booked one night in one and two nights in another. Before we left, we were advised that the Alaska room had opened up for all 3 of our nights and we were upgraded for no additional charge so we didn't have to move. ||The Alaska room is the largest one they have and is so spacious that it spanned the whole middle portion of that building. Breakfast for the entire stay is left in the fridge in the room so you can mix and match your juices, pastries, etc.. ||The beds were comfortable and the views were spectacular that we saw more moose out of our room window than we did in Denali. I stayed up two nights in a row watching them, the first night, right outside our window where if I went downstairs, I would've been within that 50 feet of personal space we are supposed to give them. The following day, I saw them in the distance in the afternoon with their babies and that night a show with 5 moose in total including a lake crossing to our side. ||I enjoyed our last morning just sitting in our room enjoying the view before checking out, it was so beautiful. If it wasn't so windy, I would've love to take the kayak out to explore the lake.

Ricardo C.

Long overdue review.
We stayed there for a couple nights in early August.
Everything facing the lake was taken so we booked Spruce, one of the rooms facing the parking lot.
I got a peek at the rooms facing the lake and they night and day. Their view is fantastic. Will definitely start reserving earlier next time I am in the area.
Spruce room was convenient and comfortable but would spend a lot of time inside when you have the views outside. The room had a fan and a dehumidifier. The dehumidifier did a great job of cooling the room( sunny in the afternoon) but the condensate goes into a tank and the unit will stop in the middle of the night when the tank is full. A little strange but it's the nature of the beast.

Great thanks go to Tara. We left some clothing in the closet and made a big effort to send them to us. Thanks again Tara. One of the jackets has a big sentimental value.

The front desk staff are super friendly. Very nice place but reserve early to get one of those balconies.

Pei W.

The room was fantastic, featuring an open layout with plenty of windows overlooking the lake. The bed was very comfortable, and the lake view was truly exceptional. The host was friendly and welcoming. During our stay, we even saw a few moose wandering around the lake. I highly recommend this place!

Meghatrisa C.

Solid views, clean and well stocked rooms and warm hosts. This place has it all! We stayed for two nights a day were able to see beautiful fall colours from our bed. At night, we saw the Northern Lights dance across the lake. The hosts are really warm and accommodated our food preferences. The breakfast comes stocked in the fridge so no fixed wake up time. The rooms have a homely touch which makes the stay really comfortable. Gas stations, restaurants and downtown are all easily accessible. Overall, highly recommend this place for a quaint and comfy Denali trip.

Ashley H.

I wish I could give 10 stars… this place is phenomenal! Roughly 11 miles from Denali park entrance and nestled next to a beautiful lake overlooking a stunning Mountain View. The amenities are out of this world for what you get. You can kayak, use the fire pit at your own leisure, you get a deep tub with jets, and a balcony view to die for. The lady working the desk for the night shift was incredibly helpful and friendly. She shared a little about her grandmothers portrait in one of the rooms and let us see a view of the lake from a different room.

The swan cove was incredibly spacious with a decently sized private bathroom as well as a kitchenette. In the fridge there were two plates that included fresh fruit, raisin bread, boiled eggs, and muffins. There was also a drawer with varying cereals and snacks, with milk and juice in the fridge as well.

I didn’t want to leave the inn lol… my fiancé and I wished we cut off our stay in Fairbanks to stay at the inn and just relax. We got to see the northern lights for the first time just off of our room balcony. The only thing I would be aware of when staying here is there is a lot of wild life!!! With the potential to seeing bears and moose. I would fight a bear if it meant we could stay there forever though. BOOK THIS INN ASAP.

Pana-X8

The inn is in a big, rambling wooden building overlooking Otto Lake south of Healy. Access is via a short, potholed gravel road off Otto Lake Road. Our room was mid-sized, a bit packed but comfortable. The included breakfast in your room fridge could be termed generous continental, perfectly adequate for eating at your small table overlooking the lake. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Good option for access to Denali National Park. You can eat at the Black Diamond Grill nearby without driving into Healy.

Horse1988

One of the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen from a hotel balcony! Rooms are spacious, and the amenities are top shelf. This is truly a wonderful experience, from watching the Moose roam the grounds, grabbing the kayak and heading out for the rainbow trout! Sitting on the deck or by the fire enjoying a coffee! The place was just outstanding.